Which 4 N.Y. Democrats will speak on D.N.C night one, DCCC's $10 million buy

And This Week in New York History is for the baseball fans this week.

Good afternoon — it’s Monday and National Potato Day.

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON:

• Four Democrats from New York are slated to speak Monday evening at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with more on the way.

• Hochul has made a decision on the bill to allow liquor and cider to be directly shipped to consumers.

• The DCCC is sinking nearly $10 million into ads for competitive races in New York. Here’s where that’s going.

• This Week in New York History is for all the baseball fans out there.

🌧️ Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Rain, high 50s. New York City: Rain likely, low 60s. (National Weather Service)

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Stephen Colbert. (Paul Sancya/Associated Press)

🔵 Four N.Y. Democrats take the stage this evening at D.N.C day one

🗣️ We knew Hochul was set to speak at the Democratic National Convention but three other New Yorkers are delivering remarks as well.

At least eight New Yorkers are slated to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, starting with at least four Monday night.

That’s a bit of a bump from 2020, when five New Yorkers spoke at that year’s convention, including former Gov. Andrew M. CUOMO — then well-known for his COVID-19 briefings.

But this year, it’s Cuomo’s successor who takes center stage: Gov. Kathy HOCHUL, who will have a brief speaking spot during evening programming.

Hochul gave a preview to the state’s delegates in Chicago Monday morning.